The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of liver damage in patients taking alli, the only nonprescription weight loss drug approved by the agency.
The FDA has received over 30 reports of liver damage in patients taking alli and Xenical, the drug’s prescription version. Of those cases, 27 were hospitalized and six suffered liver failure.
The FDA says it has not established a direct relationship between the weight loss treatments and liver injury, and advised patients to continue using the drugs as directed, but to “consult their health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms.” Symptoms of liver failure include fatigue, nausea, fever and vomiting.
Regardless, using alli probably isn’t the best way to slim down. With all the negative side effects (Gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain), good old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise sounds far more appealing!
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